Captain, Dry Bulk - Saint Catharines

Randstad Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada represents a client leader in sustainable marine transportation seeking a Dry Bulk Captain to join their tanker operations. The Captain serves as the designated corporate representative aboard the vessel, tasked with supporting operational success, protecting business interests, and upholding safety and environmental standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers leadership responsibilities, direct safety authority, and a duty to ensure compliance with ISM and international

Qualifications

• Master Mariner Certificate or TC-recognised equivalent.
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical.
• GOC–GMDSS certification as applicable.
• STCW Basic Safety, Advanced Fire Fighting, Survival Craft.
• Bridge Resource Management certification.
• ECDIS training; TRANSAS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary management representative aboard the vessel.
• Ensure crew, contractors, vessel operations and cargo safety.
• Enforce environmental protection protocols and safety decisions.
• Maintain compliance with ISM, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Operate in accordance with maritime regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Maritime regulations

Crew management

Education

Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (or equivalent per Transport Canada)

Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical

GOC – GMDSS certification

Tools

TRANSAS

ECDIS

GMDSS

Job description

Our client is a leader in sustainable marine transportation dedicated to delivering bulk liquid cargo across key shipping routes that is seeking a qualified and safety-oriented Dry Bulk Captain to join their tanker operations. Our client recognizes that their maritime crew is the backbone of their operations and the driving force behind their ongoing industry leadership. The Captain acts as the designated corporate representative aboard the vessel, charged with supporting operational success, protecting business interests, and maintaining the highest standard of safety and environmental compliance.

Advantages

• Permanent Employment: Full-time, permanent position offering stability in the commercial shipping industry.
• Leadership Role: A management-level, non-unionized position with direct overriding authority onboard.
• Empowered Authority: Direct mandate to make critical safety and environmental protection decisions.
• Inclusive Workplace: Equal opportunity recruitment process with commitment to accessibility and reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary management representative aboard the vessel to protect the owner’s commercial interests.
• Ensure the overall safety of the crew, onboard contractors, vessel operations, and cargo.
• Enforce environmental protection protocols and exercise overriding authority on safety and pollution prevention decisions.
• Perform duties in full compliance with maritime shipping regulations, national labour codes, and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with ISM Code requirements as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (preferred) or Master, Near Coastal Certificate issued by Transport Canada.
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical. General Operator’s License (GOC – GMDSS).
• Pilotage Certificate within designated pilotage regions (preferred).
• STCW Certificates of Proficiency: Basic Safety, Advanced Fire Fighting, and Survival Craft/Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats).
• Ship Security Officer Certification.
• Bridge Resource Management Certification.
• ECDIS training, with TRANSAS system proficiency (preferred).
• Marine Medical Care Certification (preferred).

Summary

This represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced marine engineering professional to join a premier tanker fleet on behalf of our client. The role requires strong leadership, technical proficiency in engine room management and planned maintenance, and a firm commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.